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It is with great excitement that we invite you, your family, and your friends to join us in celebrating the Bay-Lakes Council's 50th Anniversary at the historic Lambeau Field Atrium on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.


The Golden Eagle celebration will gather “50 Extraordinary Scouts You Should Know” who were Scouts as a youth and have gone off to have had a lasting impact in business, community, government, and service to others. As a further highlight, we are honored to have former Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Jordy Nelson, as our guest speaker, adding to the significance of this occasion.

 

As we recognize “50 Scouts You Should Know” as testament to their dedication, leadership, and compassion, we genuinely hope you can join in celebration of this remarkable milestone in the history of the Bay-Lakes Council.


To learn more about these extraordinary individuals, visit our "50 Scouts You Should Know" web page.


Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Colin Earl.

All Webelos, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout members are invited to join us for STEMpede at Bear Paw Scout Camp on October 13-15, 2023. STEMpede features Scouting program activities incorporating STEM learning with cool Scouting activities. Limited space remains in available merit badge classes. Registration closes 10/6/23. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Amanda Tuttle.

Mark your calendar for Autumn Blast on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Camp Rokilio in Kiel, WI! This Cub Scout event is designed for brand new Scouts, returning Scouts, and new families who are interested in seeing what the Scouting program is all about. Activities and games will be autumn themed, and the shooting sports (archery, BB gun, and slingshot) ranges will be open. Lunch will be provided along with a commemorative patch. Registration closes 10/17/23.

Do you want to be trained on how to administer and counsel religious emblems? Join us for this year's Religious Emblems Training on Thursday, November 16, 2023! Join the team of individuals working with youth to increase their knowledge of faith and a desire to grow in their faith. If your unit does not have a counselor for Religious Emblems, take the challenge and become the first! This training is free of charge and held via Zoom. The link will be emailed to you upon registration.

Have you been thinking about a Philmont Trek? Now is the time to sign up for the 2024 Bay-Lakes Council Philmont Contingent! Every year, the Council reserves a number of spots at Philmont. This means that your unit does not need to find a complete Crew with adult leadership and hope to get assigned a Crew in the yearly lottery. All you need is to sign up yourself, or yourself and a buddy or two, (with or without an adult leader). For more information, dates, cost, and registration, follow the link below.

When we first met as he staffed summer resident camp at Bear Paw Scout Camp, he was, what many would consider, a scrawny teenager. Though he may have been “slight” in stature, he was one of many talented staffers who excelled in their commitment to summer camp. This dedication continued as he served as Awase Lodge Chief. Then, it was off to the college for Eagle Scout, Joshua Hunt, a member of Troop 1008 in Green Bay. We know him simply as Josh, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, graduate in fine arts, and school teacher in the Milwaukee area.

 

Earlier this month, this Lead Exhibition Designer and Artist in Residence unveiled a painting to celebrate the inaugural class of Eagle Scouts. Titled “A Grand Moment” -- it was first presented at the Philmont Scout Ranch Committee Dinner. It will be on display at the National Scouting Museum as part of its Next Century display.

 

And it is simply the latest of his artistic creations for both Boy Scouts of America and the Order of the Arrow. In summer 2020, Aaron on Scouting published a story about his artwork unveiled for the Order of the Arrow’s MOMENTUM LAUNCH. Writer Michael Freeman presents an excellent snapshot into this formerly scrawny scout’s artistic talents and abilities. Follow this link.

 

Congratulations, Josh! Your continued commitment to excellence in Scouting, and beyond in the art world, deserves much credit and praise. Thanks for sharing those “scrawny” years together. Much continued good luck and success.

 

See you on the Trail

Warren Kraft

Board of Directors

Photo credit: National Scouting Museum Facebook page.

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